TERRABASE - THE NEXT
GENERATION OF RESIN BOUND
SURFACING HAS ARRIVED
The versatility and durability of resin
bound surfacing has made it the
fastest growing paving option in the
How does it work?
Resin bound is a blend of natural or
UK in recent years. recycled aggregate mixed with resin
This popular natural aggregate or asphalt) to create hard wearing,
and resin system provides a highly decorative surfacing with no loose
decorative and practical alternative to gravel. It is suitable for vehicle and
block paving, loose gravel and asphalt, pedestrian use on both commercial
with the benefit of exceptional porosity and domestic schemes. An ideal paving
for good drainage. option for car parks, access roads,
and applied to a sound base (concrete
cycle routes, drives, courtyards, paths,
patios and pool surrounds.
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Resin bound surfacing is permeable
and provides SuDS compliant paving
when used with a suitable base build
up. As well as being aesthetically
pleasing, resin bound surfaces are
hard wearing and low maintenance.
They can be swept to remove leaves,
moss etc. and power washed as
required to keep them clean and
vacuumed with a wet/dry vacuum to
remove silt to maintain porosity.